Planning

Research Leadership Development Programme

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is planning a procurement process for a Research Leadership Development Programme. This initiative aims to foster core skills and behaviours in experienced mid-career researchers across a four-year contract. The procurement process is in the planning stage with key activities to unfold predominantly in the region of UKM75. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by 13th April 2026. The contract, valued at £200,000, will follow an Open Procedure, although this may change depending on the level of interest received. The programme is categorised under "Education" services and will solicit expressions of interest from qualified organisations.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations with proven expertise in educational programme delivery, especially those adept at co-designing, implementing, and monitoring training initiatives. It is ideally suited to businesses capable of handling both virtual and in-person delivery methods, catering to a rotating annual cohort of up to 24 participants per session. Engagement in this project aligns with the aims of Edinburgh University's People Strategy, Strategy 2030, and Research and Innovation Strategy. Companies experienced in educational, leadership development, or similar services will find this opportunity particularly lucrative and strategically beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Leadership Development Programme

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh intends to procure a 4-year contract for the delivery of a Research Leadership Development Programme and is looking for expressions of interest from organisations who have capacity and capability to provide this.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh offers a Research Leadership Development Programme which provides a framework to develop core research leadership skills and behaviours to progress experienced mid-career researchers into prominent future research leaders. The programme is suited to experienced mid-career researchers who demonstrate the potential and motivation to develop into a research leader role and is designed to advance research leadership skills that are applicable to both internal and external research environments. The University of Edinburgh is looking for expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations interested in leading co-design, delivery, and monitoring elements of our Research Leadership Development Programme over the next 4 years in line with our values and behaviours, and working towards the goals of our People Strategy and Strategy 2030, and Research and Innovation Strategy 2030. The programme is conducted once per annum over a period of 6 months per cohort. Each cohort has up to 24 participants and the programme comprises of various elements, which we anticipate will be conducted as a combination of in-person and virtual events. The frequency will be 1 iteration of programme per annum for 4 years, running alternately for either open or targeted cohorts. Please note the Specification is still being developed and therefore this is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821645
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548213
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80521000 - Training programme services

80530000 - Vocational training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Laura Schouten
Contact Email
laura.schouten@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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